MalwarePublished 27 Feb 2026Updated 2 Mar 2026

tlp clear · Maltrail IOC for 2026-02-27

Affects tlp clearSource CIRCL OSINT Feed

TLP:CLEAR, disclosure is not limited

Description

Maltrail IOC for 2026-02-27

Impact

The potential impact of this IOC is moderate, reflecting the medium severity rating. As it relates to malware and network activity, organizations could face risks including unauthorized network access, data exfiltration, or disruption of network services if the underlying malware is active. However, the absence of known exploits in the wild and lack of specific affected versions reduce the immediacy and severity of the threat. The impact is primarily on network security monitoring and threat detection capabilities. Organizations that do not integrate updated threat intelligence may miss early signs of malicious activity, increasing the risk of undetected compromise. Conversely, organizations with mature security operations and network monitoring can use this IOC to enhance detection and potentially prevent malware-related incidents. The broad and generic nature of the IOC means it could apply to many sectors and geographies, especially those with significant network infrastructure and internet exposure. The lack of patch availability suggests mitigation relies on detection and response rather than vulnerability remediation. Overall, the impact is moderate but underscores the importance of continuous threat intelligence integration and network monitoring to mitigate malware risks.

Defensive guidance

1. Integrate the Maltrail IOC into existing network monitoring and intrusion detection systems to enhance detection of suspicious traffic patterns. 2. Regularly update threat intelligence feeds, including OSINT sources like CIRCL, to maintain awareness of emerging malware indicators. 3. Conduct network traffic analysis focusing on anomalies that may indicate malware activity, such as unusual outbound connections or data flows. 4. Employ behavioral analytics and correlation with other threat intelligence to identify potential compromise early. 5. Ensure incident response teams are prepared to investigate and respond to alerts generated by Maltrail or similar detection tools. 6. Harden network perimeter defenses, including firewalls and proxy configurations, to limit exposure to malicious traffic. 7. Educate network administrators and security personnel on interpreting Maltrail alerts and integrating them into broader security operations. 8. Since no patches are available, emphasize detection and containment strategies rather than relying on vulnerability remediation. 9. Perform regular network segmentation and least privilege enforcement to limit malware propagation if detected. 10. Maintain comprehensive logging and monitoring to support forensic analysis if an incident occurs.

Summary

This threat report concerns a Maltrail IOC dated February 27, 2026, sourced from the CIRCL OSINT Feed, classified under malware and network activity categories. Maltrail is an open-source network traffic detection system designed to identify suspicious or malicious network activity by analyzing traffic patterns and known indicators. The IOC is tagged with medium risk and is an observational event without specific affected software versions or detailed indicators of compromise. No patches or known exploits are associated with this IOC, indicating it is primarily an intelligence observation rather than an active exploit report. The technical details provided are minimal, including a UUID and an original timestamp, but no concrete indicators such as IP addresses, domains, or file hashes are included. The absence of detailed technical indicators limits the ability to perform targeted detection or remediation. The IOC's classification as medium severity suggests a moderate potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability, likely due to the malware nature and network activity involved. The report is intended for use in threat intelligence correlation and network monitoring enhancements rather than immediate incident response. Organizations using Maltrail or similar network detection tools should incorporate this IOC into their monitoring to identify potential malicious network behavior. The lack of known exploits and patches implies that this is a proactive intelligence feed rather than a reactive alert to an ongoing attack campaign.

Indicators of compromise

Domains 295

rv-tools.infoapt_unc2465
online.zitlex.comapt_lazarus
zitlex.comapt_lazarus
msftconnecttest.xyzgorat
a.msftconnecttest.xyzgorat
asset.msftconnecttest.xyzgorat
demo.msftconnecttest.xyzgorat
test.msftconnecttest.xyzgorat
ashersoftlib.comapt_bitter
petitle.cloudandroid_joker

URLs 67

https://api.github.com/repos/stamparm/maltrail/commits/0646683ef79252a23e46ab0f0c2f5cd19622153aapt_unc2465
https://api.github.com/repos/stamparm/maltrail/commits/ef8592c301ca981ee5e763e64a2799a42dfb624aapt_lazarus
https://api.github.com/repos/stamparm/maltrail/commits/9b786d496f9492f593d4f4d4d65f55da0fe1f8eegorat
https://x.com/malwrhunterteam/status/2027011120574124509gorat
https://x.com/smica83/status/2027089623122403792gorat
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/91a2945d99ee794a0461427a14ca731187b8143b847b85993ea7d5367c2c1c0c/detectiongorat
https://api.github.com/repos/stamparm/maltrail/commits/a6a5d4fc2e913d96182c8ba9c1cf9296ae1d8c3eapt_bitter
https://x.com/RedDrip7/status/2027209484784017629apt_bitter
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/e6b523e77c31b89f8eb3489007bf14b3b9d34bc3870a9d96ecf7b99efa506c76/detectionapt_bitter
https://api.github.com/repos/stamparm/maltrail/commits/3f6f94d4cbe5ca9362428adb4dee7084d1cdd24bandroid_joker

IP addresses 16

107.172.39.100apt_bitter
185.82.202.150powershell_injector
162.19.214.220powershell_injector
35.78.231.220supershell_c2
38.165.42.12supershell_c2
45.113.1.204supershell_c2
64.81.30.195supershell_c2
141.98.7.177sectoprat
179.61.145.140sectoprat
193.5.65.119sectoprat

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